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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1896
Page
8
Notices from the Carbondale establishment request readers to submit advertisements and orders for job work and educational items left at the premises. The fragmentary text indicates a general call for business and item placement at the local venue.
Richard Blight of Clark Street lay across streetcar tracks late Sunday night while intoxicated and tired. The motorman stopped the car, but Blight was dragged a distance before being brought to the city and rushed to hospital. Doctors report a dislocated hip and possible internal injuries.
Workers near completion of the Brownell swamp artesian well drilling. The bore has reached 240 feet with about ten feet of hard sandstone remaining. Last week delays occurred due to a drill being lost and four days were needed to recover. Once through, expected water should be pure and improve the city’s current water system.
Manager Byrne of Anthracite Park plans a July 4 horse race meet with large purses and strict honesty rules to curb past dishonest racing. Events include 2.20 2.00 and 1 minute classes with a gentlemen's race where drivers must hitch before and unhitch after crossing the wire.
Mrs E A Wilcox of Nineveh returns home from visiting her daughter Mrs A B Leneley. Arthur Scholin of Hawley visits his uncle Louis Bruner at the Lackawanna house. Dr T C Fitsimmons returns from New York on professional duties. Miss Louisa Rought of Scranton returns home after visiting Movr ian Thomas. Miss Lillian Passmore earns a teaching certificate in Susquehanna county after exams. T J Powderly of Scranton attends funeral of Miss Gertrude Moyles. Mr and Mrs George Yarns will soon reside in the city.
A bold sale advertises body Brussels carpets at $100 per yard with a full stock and no reserved goods. The notice urges early shopping noting unbeatable prices compared with other houses and promises complete stock on offer.
Mr Yarns accepts post with T C Robinson as wedding cards go out. Guests Mrs Dr and Mrs Eugene Felter of North Wales Pa visit Mr and Mrs T A McMillan. Trinity Guild hosts birthday and lawn social at T R Durfee home with ice cream. Julia Byrne heads to Reading to help Wood's Business College organize. Mrs C Fowler of Springfield visiting here. William Maloy attends Martin Collins funeral in Archbald. Marty Smith visits Scranton with Porter Smith family. W J Griffiths, former Carbondale baseball coach, seen in city. Nellie Gerrity of Pike street visits Scranton. Mr and Mrs Thomas Wyllie of Pittsburgh guests of Belmont Street parents. Mrs B K R Morse and son Kendall of Crystal Lake visit Vansen family.
J B Maney visited town to greet candidates for sheriff of Athens. County official Green, seeking renomination, praised as a capable taxpayer advocate. A wide array of residents, visitors, and events fill the scene including church, social, and parade plans for Wyalusing Fourth of July.
Hallstead Mrs J W Wells died Sunday afternoon at her son 8 H Wells home on Main street. Funeral services will be held there Tuesday at 2 pm, with interment at Rose Hill Cemetery. Miss Hattie McLeod was in Scranton on Monday. Rev John Barnum of Union NY is visiting John Chidester’s residence.
In Wilkes Barre Frank Shaffer the young colored man convicted of first degree murder for dynamite blasting a Hungarian shanty on the mountain in October 1844 that killed four men was sentenced to death. Judge Bennett overruled a motion for new trial and arrest of judgment and ordered Shaffer to be taken to Luzerne county prison for execution at a time set by the state executive. Shaffer appeared pale and worried as he faced the court and bowed to the prisoner's corner.
A woman traveling to this city was arrested in Luzerne borough for riding on the sidewalk and fined $1. She refused to pay saying she would sue the borough for not posting notices warning wheelmen that sidewalk riding is forbidden. The officials released her after her threat.
The coroner’s jury ruled that David Roth died from opium poisoning. The Press club fixed its annual excursion at Packer’s Island near Sunbury on Thursday July 16. Col. William C. Price requests seven months leave from the Ninth Regiment for a health trip to Europe.
The second anniversary of Rev A J Welsley’s pastorate at Langcliffe Presbyterian was celebrated with separate services for children and elders. The program included invocations addresses papers and solos by local participants. Floral Sunday observed across churches with children in snowy garments. Several local notices follow including a funeral attendance at Pittston and a Moosic Populars win over Rendham Dashera 10 to 18.
Jennie B daughter of Mr and Mrs George Tuthill married William H Walker at their home on Malin street June ? at noon. Fishermen Thomas Warne Robert Shaffer Fred Snyder and Thomas Richards are at Robinson pond for a few days. Children's Day observed in Baptist and Methodist churches last Sunday with both morning and evening exercises. Methodist programme featured an army named Crusaders divided into divisions led by captains delivering short addresses. Decorations were fine and Old Glory highlighted for the 119th anniversary of the state.
The Baptist church Sunday school held an evening program titled On the Joyful Wing led by Superintendent H. E. Dikeman. Pastor Allen spoke briefly and the event included responsive readings songs by children and recitations for a large congregation. Horna lodge Daughters of Rebecca from Archbald plan a June 28 visit to the Methodist church for a special sermon by Pastor Simpkins. Wilson Fire Company members are urged to attend a special meeting at their rooms tonight. Mrs B F Reese of Jermyn visited sister Mrs Richards yesterday.
Postmaster Fred Ousterhout and James Smalley spend days in New York City. Mrs James Smalley and children stay with her sisters in Auburn Four Corners. Cattle from Buffalo arrive for Cyrus Dean and Chris Carpenter. Chase injured in wagon accident and to home for days. Ex Commissioner Lamont Hallstead visiting son Oscar in Scranton. Howell drives a fine span of day horses. Children’s Day services at M I church well attended. Engagement set for Lewis Whitmarsh to Minnie Insley with wedding June 24 in Binghamton. Minnie Bell Wheaton leaves for Kingston seminary commencement. Kulp family visit Mary Brower. Dodd family from Sayre visits. Charles Klinefelter buys Fulton drug business. joins J A Heller. Bradford Stark visits cousin Ray Kemmerer. D W Brown and family from Dalton visit. Sisk and Mathewson visit relatives in Washington return home. Doolittle guests from Elmira. Silk hotel proprietor Dawson Howell gifts wife upright piano. Gathenay of Hallstead visits Rev Watkins. Capwell of Scranton attends Keystone Academy commencement. Baccalaureate sermon at First Baptist by Rev Frank Cooper of Binghamton. Choir anthem “Send Out Thy Light” and later “Hark My Soul.” Bertha Knapp returns from Scranton and Wyoming with two nieces. Readers asked to leave news at post office box 186.
FE Finn builds a new residence set to be among the finest on the West Side. Frank Wall and his wife bury their youngest son Bertie. Dr C D Mackey completes a new sidewalk enhancing his property. P B Stoll’s new building is painted with one 24 by 60 store room left for rent. Our school closes for summer. Prof F L Thompson succeeds and is invited to teach again. Mr and Mrs T H Miller return from New York visit. H C Shafer of the Savings Bank moves to a new house on Scranton Street and leads a M C A meeting on June 14.
Rev Albert Raginey left Saturday for Pittsburg to remain about three months. Mr and Mrs John Lloyd visit relatives in Wilkes Barre. Bernard Kennedy spent Sunday with friends in Lackawanna. Annie and Edith Watkins were guests of Prof and Mrs T W Watkins over Sunday. Stephen Sourigi and Miss Mary Nazmey plan a trip to Tallapoosa Georgia. The borough council will meet in regular session this evening. Among the
Miss May McNicol visits Carbondale to discuss borough attorney selection. W H White of Peckville visits town. Misses Josie and Alice Mahon of Scranton visit Miss Marion in Delaware avenue. Children's Day planned at Congregational church next Sunday. Wedding of R C Schunk and Miss Minnie Cogme set for Mt Carmel tomorrow. Bennetta McHale and Madeline Hart of Green Ridge visit here Sunday.
Large building slated for the land replacing the band stand on Main and Grove. Union excursion of the Methodist church from Avoca to Scranton on June 23 with fares of 75 cents for adults and 95 cents for children. Tomorrow afternoon locals the clerks and butchers play baseball. Burial for the infant child of Mr and Mrs Jenkins at Forest Home cemetery. Presbyterian lawn social Wednesday and Thursday evenings. Ponulars baseball club to hold a picnic at Weber's park on Saturday June 20.
Rates five to ten dollars weekly and daily passes. a crew ticket gold at all stations on West & Western lines, as meets all trains.
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